Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer. This is also sometime called the machinery or the equipment of the computer. Examples of hardware in a computer are the keyboard, the monitor, the mouse and the central processing unit.
The FOID card is issued by the Illinois State Police, who first perform a check of the applicant on the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), an electronic database maintained by the FBI.
The current cost for the FOID is $10, and is payable by credit card or electronic check at the time of the application. A $1 service charge is applied for using credit cards or electronic check. FOID card is valid for 10 years. Click here to visit the ISP Firearm Services Bureau to get started on your application.